Distinctive Sparkling Wine
"We enjoyed this wine at a tasting at its home vinyard. So impressed with its refreshing fruitiness that we ordered a case. Well worth the modest cost for a top quality sparkling that rivals any Champagnes or Proseccos."
Minimum order of 1 case or 6 bottles (Mixed or straight)
This Vintage Tasmanian Sparkling is bright, youthful pale in colour with brilliant clarity. Lifted and complex aromatics of lemon meringue and sea spray layered with toasty brioche and subtle nutty cashew notes. A fine, gentle mousse carries flavours of pithy talc and lime peel. The wine is dry in style, tightly coiled and precise, driven by taut acidity and impressive tension. Focused and linear, with vibrant acidity providing structure and length. The finish is refined, mineral and persistent, promising further complexity with time.
Tasting Notes
A fine, gentle mousse carries flavours of pithy talc and lime peel. The wine is dry in style, tightly coiled and precise, driven by taut acidity and impressive tension.
Food Pairings
The perfect accompaniment to a range of canapés including cured salmon with a ponzu sauce or a salt and pepper squid. Or try it with lemon infused grilled chicken breast and a fresh garden salad.
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95 points
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1x Gold
Awards
2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards
Gold Medal
Notes
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95 Points
Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion • 19/05/2026A traditional-method blend of 51/49% chardonnay/pinot noir from the Kayena vineyard in the Tamar Valley; 4.5 years on lees. Pale straw with a fine, vibrant bead and mousse. Crunchy Granny Smith apple, peach and citrus fruit, a swell of fresh brioche and apple turnover notes. Hints of clover blossom and meadow flowers, sea spray, proving bread, crushed shells, crème fraîche and ozone. Stony, savoury and dry with pure fruit, plenty of mineral tension and drive and a sapid finish. Just delicious.
- Hand picked
- 51% Chardonnay
- 49% Pinot Noir
- Kayena Vineyard – Tamar Valley
- Top loaded to air bag press
- Gentle pressing
- Cool fermentation in tank
- 20% left on lees in old French oak
- Full malo-lactic fermentation
- Second ferment in bottle
- 4 years on lees
- Alcohol 11.5
| Vineyard Region | Tasmania |
| Wine Analysis | Alc/Vol: 11.5% |
| Colour | The Pirie Vintage is showing bright, golden colours with hints of green at the edges. |
| Aroma | There is some lovely lemon biscuit and granny smith apple flavours and a yeasty complexity to the nose. |
| Palate | The palate is powerful and the cool-climate Tasmanian acidity kicks in to leave a perfect balance. |
| Peak Drinking | Ready to drink now, but can be cellared up to another 4 years. |
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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"Pirie sparkling never disappoints. These 2 vintages are crisp and fruity and make any drink a celebration."
